Ensure that palm oil doesn't destroy rain forests

10:35 AM,
May 15, 2014

Joaquin Phoenix

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Joaquin Phoenix

Until recently, I had little idea what palm oil is and why some people consider it one of the most controversial ingredients found in nearly half of our supermarket products.

But when I found out why people were upset, I was moved to take action.

The Southeast Asian country of Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter of palm oil, which has been both a blessing and a curse. It's a massive industry, providing income for thousands of workers, but palm oil is also the largest driver of the mass destruction of Indonesia's rainforests. ...